Orthopedic Research Analyst & Grants Specialist

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

PSLF opportunity

Job summary

The University of Minnesota's Department of Orthopedic Surgery seeks a motivated researcher to start in December 2026. You will provide technical research and grant support, collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to design studies, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts.

You will manage IRB protocols, assist with grants, and contribute to publication-quality reports while coordinating with department researchers and the Research Manager.

Qualifications

• BS/BA with at least 5 years of related work experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience to equal at least 9 years.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge.
• Data analysis proficiency using R, STATA, SAS, SPSS, or similar statistical software.
• Demonstrated project management, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills with attention to details.
• Must have strong critical thinking, problem solving and data analysis skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and projects.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scientific publication and/or presentation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty, learners, and other research staff to generate study ideas and execute study activities.
• Develop strategic plan for initiation and execution of research studies including funding, regulatory, and recruitment/data acquisition.
• Learn and maintain awareness of the scientific and clinical literature related to orthopedic surgery, sufficient to develop and describe the scientific rationale underlying study designs.
• Advise faculty, fellows, and residents on study design and other study related statistical considerations
• Provide data management and analysis for faculty, fellow, and resident research projects as needed, including contributing to manuscripts and abstracts
• Contribute to and draft publication-quality reports of study progress and outcomes.
• Review ongoing study outcomes and monitoring data and recommend changes to study design as needed to achieve scientific goals.
• Liaises with department research staff to plan and execute study and grant activities

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication (verbal and written)

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BS/BA or equivalent experience

Tools

R

STATA

SAS

SPSS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Minnesota's Department of Orthopedic Surgery seeks a motivated researcher to start in December 2026. You will provide technical research and grant support, collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to design studies, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts.

You will manage IRB protocols, assist with grants, and contribute to publication-quality reports while coordinating with department researchers and the Research Manager.